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When does an idiot become "blithering," and when have you ever used the work "blithering" not in the context of a "blithering idiot?"

For extra credit, can you be an idiot without being blithering, and can you be blithering without also being an idiot?
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hartfire Best Comment
To "to blither" means to speak foolishly.

A fool is not always talkative; some lack confidence, are very shy and quiet.

When a person's speech is foolish (nonsensical, irrelevant, trivial, unnecessary or excessive) it often gives the impression (possibly false) that they are stupid.
It can be a common trait in people with low IQ, social anxiety (attempting to be likeable), ADHD, or Autism Spectrum,
or can be episodic such as the word-salad of someone experiencing a psychotic episode.

Not all talkative people are foolish. Some are just lonely because they spend a lot of time isolated, say while living on a farm. They get over excited when they meet people and don't realize they're going a bit over the top. Even so, they are practical, good at solving problems, and usually kind and decent - the opposite of idiots.
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@hartfire I appreciate the analysis!
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LordShadowfire · 46-50, MVIP
We're all іԁіоts temporarily at times. As far as blithering, I can't say that I've ever used it without the word іԁіоt. If I ever did, it would be to describe a Trump speech.

 
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